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UHMC launches wastewater certificate addressing labor demand for cesspool conversions
This fall, the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College is launching an Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Specialist Certificate. More than 52 million gallons of wastewater seep out of cesspools and into the ground and groundwater in Hawaiʻi every day, with more than 88,000 cesspools still operational across the Hawaiian Islands. Twelve thousand are on Maui, according to the state Department of Health.
Molokai Preschool Is ‘Where the Wild Things Are’
The “Where the Wild Things Are” summer for the preschoolers in the Molokai Head Start program concluded with a Rumpus Dance around the Maui Economic Opportunity Kaunakakai office earlier this month. Head Start staff turned their summer session classroom into the forest where Max encounters the “Wild Things”...
Wailea Community Association helps hundreds of Maui nursing students
Since 2020, the Wailea Community Association (WCA) has been changing the lives of hundreds of University of Hawaiʻi Maui College Nursing Program students. With nearly $300,000 in donations, including almost $100,000 this year alone, the WCA’s support has been crucial in ensuring that students can obtain their nursing credentials without financial strain.
Pukalani resident Virgilio ‘Billy’ Cabebe celebrates 100th birthday
Earlier this week, Hula Grill Kāʻanapali hosted the 100th birthday celebration for its longtime guest and friend, Pukalani resident Virgilio “Billy” Cabebe. Born on July 25, 1924, to Luis and Constancia Cabebe, Mr. Cabebe is one of six siblings. In 1947, Virgilio moved to Oʻahu at 20 years old to work in the sugar industry. Three years later, he began working in the restaurant business at the Wagon Wheel restaurant in Waikīkī, then at Buzz’s Steak and Lobster. He relocated to Maui in 1975.
UH to expand climate monitoring coverage across the Pacific
The University of Hawaiʻi is expanding its climate data research into the Pacific, according to a Thursday news release. Researchers from UH and the East-West Center created the online Hawaiʻi Climate Data Portal in 2022. They use the information to determine policy decisions on climate risks and more.
Pearl City Foundation Summer Intersession Finale 2024
Congratulations to Pearl City Foundation Director Naomi Tully-Ungacta and her staff for a very successful and fun 2024 Summer Intersession Finale held Friday night at the Momilani Community Center in Pearl City. Family, friends and community VIP’s joined the Pearl City Foundation and Intersession Leaders for a great time filled...
Another round of bidding to remove Falls of Clyde from Honolulu Harbor
The vessel Falls of Clyde may be one step closer to leaving Honolulu Harbor. Another round of bidding is now open on removing the historic ship, which was built nearly 150 years ago in Scotland. The ship has a long history in Hawaiʻi and is the last surviving iron-hulled sailing...
Survey finds Lahaina survivors were re-traumatized by emergency sheltering program
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A major survey of Maui residents and fire survivors has revealed tremendous frustration about the way evacuees were treated in the federal emergency sheltering program. The survey organizers say FEMA and the Red Cross treatment of survivors compounded their trauma from the fires. There were widespread complaints...
Keiki Clean Up Beaches at the Wharf, Canoe Club
A three-prong partnership brought together several dozens of keiki to a beach cleanup at Kaunakakai Wharf and at the Molokai Canoe Club Friday morning, gathering about 50 pounds of trash and 100 pounds of invasive red mangrove seedlings. “This is our second year hosting the beach cleanup with Molokai Holokai,”...
Molokai Heritage Trust Moving Forward
The Molokai Heritage Trust (MHT) is more than halfway through its membership drive and community information sessions. About 20 people attended a meeting at Mitchell Pau‘ole Center July 15 — the third of 10 planned meetings. By the closing of this issue, three additional meetings were held on the island.
12 UH athletes to compete in Paris Olympics
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa will be well represented at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Thirteen current, former and future Rainbow Warriors and Rainbow Wahine will participate at the 2024 Paris Olympics—12 athletes and one coach. The 12 athletes match the highest total for UH in any...
UH Mānoa men’s golfers named Cobolt Golf All-America Scholars
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa men’s golfers Josh Hayashida, Kolbe Irei and Tyler Ogawa were named to the 2023–24 NCAA Division I Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars list. Ogawa, a junior from Honolulu, made the list for the second consecutive year while Irei, a senior from Honolulu, was selected for the second time after being named to the list in 2021–22 while a member of UC Irvine men’s golf team. For Hayashida, it was his first distinction.
4 Rainbow Wahine sailors earn academic accolades
Four members of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa sailing team were named to the Intercollegiate Sailing Association’s (ICSA) All-Academic Team for 2023–24. Vivian Bonsager, Malia Johnson, Anna Kalabukhova and Mercy Tangredi were among the 290 sailors selected nationally for their accomplishments both on the water and in the classroom.
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